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. >> here are more details, the governor says the state faces a $9.2 billion deficit in the next fiscal year and says his tax hike plan would wipe out the deficit in five years and calls for a temporary half cent sales tax increase and higher state taxes on incomes of $250,000 a year or more. brown wants to put it on the november ballot. we asked some voters what they think. >> we can do without the sales tax, right, that is regressive and hurts the people who have been hurt for the last 30 years by the -- well, ever since the prop 13. the wealthy have not paid their share in a long long time. >> i think it is unfair to us. why should someone that is making millions of dollars a year or whatever the case may be, why should they be paying the same thing that i am paying? >> we are posting governor brown's entire address on our website. visit ktvu dick and click on state of the state. >>> some san francisco healthcare workers are worried the budget could cause more free in clinics to close. reimbursement rates for non- profit health centers could be changed as part of a plan to save the s
. >> here are more details, the governor says the state faces a $9.2 billion deficit in the next fiscal year and says his tax hike plan would wipe out the deficit in five years and calls for a temporary half cent sales tax increase and higher state taxes on incomes of $250,000 a year or more. brown wants to put it on the november ballot. we asked some voters what they think. >> we can do without the sales tax, right, that is regressive and hurts the people who have been hurt for the...
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> dozens of state parks are on the chopping block as california tries to bridge a $9 billion budget deficit. ktvu's robert handa spent the day looking for answers and is here now. >> reporter: this beach was open and cleaned today but many people are concerned it might not stay that way. >> reporter: it got crowded on this holiday. it is their favorite spot on their day off. >> i like going in the water. like being on the rocks. digging in the sand. >> reporter: many people are worried about the future. governor jerry brown is closing 70 states backs. it would not have state funded maintenance or security. >> this is a party beach so it needs to have somebody clean up. also, the bath rooms facilities and things like that, they are the only ones around. >> reporter: years ago maintenance was temporarily halted. >> it was a mess. a lot of transients and -- you know, nobody cleaning up the beaches. >> reporter: groups opponent out $22 million is a small part of the deficit and some call it a ploy, saying he is trying to push his tax hike initiative. but he says the governor is making a point.
> dozens of state parks are on the chopping block as california tries to bridge a $9 billion budget deficit. ktvu's robert handa spent the day looking for answers and is here now. >> reporter: this beach was open and cleaned today but many people are concerned it might not stay that way. >> reporter: it got crowded on this holiday. it is their favorite spot on their day off. >> i like going in the water. like being on the rocks. digging in the sand. >> reporter: many...
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the budget addresses a $15.7 billion deficit by cutting $8 billion and adding another $8 billion in new revenue. however, $6 billion in cuts mostly to education will kick in if voters do not approve the governor's tax hikes in november. >> if we pass these taxes in november, it gives us every prospect and every opportunity to make this the last year of budget deficit in california and that's what we aim to do. >> this plan is yet another smoke and mirror gimmick filled imbalanced fraud. >> the budget now goes to governor brown's desk but he has not said yet whether or not he will sign it. >>> president obama announced today that his administration will change immigration policy. the new policy affects illegal immigrants under 30 years old who have been in the country for at least five consecutive years and do not have a criminal record. as expected the president's announcement drew praise and criticism from both sides of the aisle. >> these are young people who are going to enrich our country, we ought to recognize that and give them an opportunity to get right with the law. >> i see th
the budget addresses a $15.7 billion deficit by cutting $8 billion and adding another $8 billion in new revenue. however, $6 billion in cuts mostly to education will kick in if voters do not approve the governor's tax hikes in november. >> if we pass these taxes in november, it gives us every prospect and every opportunity to make this the last year of budget deficit in california and that's what we aim to do. >> this plan is yet another smoke and mirror gimmick filled imbalanced...
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. >> last year we were looking at a structure tall deficit of 20 billion. it was a real mess. >> reporter: now down to 5 billion after lawmakers passed massive cuts, but republicans blocked putting new taxes on the ballot. >> we're left with unfinished business. closing the remaining gap. again, i propose cuts and temporary taxes. neither is popular, but both must be done. >> turns out this year he is running right around the legislature. and going right to the voters and holding a gun to their head and saying if you don't raise my taxes i'll cut education. >> reporter: brown touched on green energy, jobs and the need to put more education decisions at the local level. he didn't dwell on more deep cuts to come, with a sense at the capital that the darkest budget days have passed. >> governor's speech reflects the fact that while we haven't turned the corner completely, we can certainly see around the bend, and we can see that straight away ahead. >> reporter: in an unusual move, right after the speech, governor brown went to southern california to talk more
. >> last year we were looking at a structure tall deficit of 20 billion. it was a real mess. >> reporter: now down to 5 billion after lawmakers passed massive cuts, but republicans blocked putting new taxes on the ballot. >> we're left with unfinished business. closing the remaining gap. again, i propose cuts and temporary taxes. neither is popular, but both must be done. >> turns out this year he is running right around the legislature. and going right to the voters...
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the city manager says that deficit could actually double if officials don't make changes. >>> the 84th annual academy awards has come to an end but for some the celebration has just begun. the big winner, the artist. the black and white mostly silent film won three oscars for best picture, director and actor. other big winners include meryl streep for best actress. >>> it's billed as the largest oscar party outside of hollywood. christien kafton is at the event. >> reporter: you can see the party in full spring, it's a little touch of hollywood right here everything from the paparazzi area to chilled champane on ice. organizers stress this is a party with a purpose. they says that to raise money to combat hiv and aids. just like hollywood, supporters of the academy of friends had to navigate the carpet to make it inside. tickets 350 in advance. up stair as silent auction, items for every bucket -- upstairs a silent auction. items for every budget. har etelman says attention for hiv and aids has waned. >> the reality situation is there are 30 million people with aids. >> money raised fr
the city manager says that deficit could actually double if officials don't make changes. >>> the 84th annual academy awards has come to an end but for some the celebration has just begun. the big winner, the artist. the black and white mostly silent film won three oscars for best picture, director and actor. other big winners include meryl streep for best actress. >>> it's billed as the largest oscar party outside of hollywood. christien kafton is at the event. >>...
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. >>> governor jerry brown unveiled a new budget today and while the deficit is smaller this year than last deep cuts are made if voters reject his call to race taxes. >> it's not a fortunate telling budget. >> governor jerry brown says hiç plan to eliminate the state's deficit depends on you. as a vote are and a taxpayer. >> because we're going to assume that we're going to get the temporary income tax and the temporary sales tax we have to put in trigger cuts, otherwise the budget would not be balanced. in other words, if voters don't approve a one half per cent sales tax increase and a tax increase on the rich deep deep cuts will have to be made. >> the schools, the courts, the university, and there's some state public safety services. >> so is the governor playing politics? >> jerry brown knows that taxpayers are not going to be happy about raising taxes next year unless there are consequences tied with rejecting the taxes. >> and taxpayer watch dogs say the public will see through theç increases. >> we have heard these arguments before the california voters haven't bought it in
. >>> governor jerry brown unveiled a new budget today and while the deficit is smaller this year than last deep cuts are made if voters reject his call to race taxes. >> it's not a fortunate telling budget. >> governor jerry brown says hiç plan to eliminate the state's deficit depends on you. as a vote are and a taxpayer. >> because we're going to assume that we're going to get the temporary income tax and the temporary sales tax we have to put in trigger cuts,...
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they are ready to add dress the $26 million deficit. residents spoke out talking about medical benefits for employees. >> they can see we are victims of a society that is failing us. with the decisions we are making tonight are affectively throwing a grenade in my life and destroying everything i have worked for. >> it becomes the largest city to ever file for bankruptcy. the other one is vallejo back in 2008 which only recently emerged from that filing. today is the deadline to sign the state budget. lawmakers are expected to vote on the 21 final bills called trailer bills this morning so that the governor can sign them by the end of the day. it starts july 1st, relies on voters improving governor brown's tax initiative and a series of automatic cuts would be triggered. >>> an overseas microsoft office comes under attack. new this morning, the terror under suspicious. suspicion -- suspicion. >>> 880 looks good and we will tell you more about the morning commute and the bay area weather. . >>> skies are mostly clear, inland temperatures
they are ready to add dress the $26 million deficit. residents spoke out talking about medical benefits for employees. >> they can see we are victims of a society that is failing us. with the decisions we are making tonight are affectively throwing a grenade in my life and destroying everything i have worked for. >> it becomes the largest city to ever file for bankruptcy. the other one is vallejo back in 2008 which only recently emerged from that filing. today is the deadline to...
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budget deficit was half that, 248 billion. >> if you are one of the 63 million americans that bank online there was a new computer virus posing a threat. we have more information on how this trojan horse disguises itself. alex. >> reporter: well, it is called spy eye trojan horse and what is different it will wait until to log onto your bank account and change the numbers in your balance to make it look like your money is still there and erase any trace of theft. >> the trojan becomes part of the web browser so everything you send to your bank it will modify and everything it comes back will be modified before you see it so they are making your computer lie to you. >> reporter: the only way victims discovered the money is gone when they check their balance at an atm or paper statement so it buys the thieves plenty of time. >> i don't get paper statements anymore. >> it is scary and i think about it all of the time because i'm a super paranoid person. i don't online bank very often but when i do, i would never go to a public computer. >> reporter: alex with the group behind tack says you c
budget deficit was half that, 248 billion. >> if you are one of the 63 million americans that bank online there was a new computer virus posing a threat. we have more information on how this trojan horse disguises itself. alex. >> reporter: well, it is called spy eye trojan horse and what is different it will wait until to log onto your bank account and change the numbers in your balance to make it look like your money is still there and erase any trace of theft. >> the trojan...
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. >> they are facing not just a jobs deficit but a good jobs deficit and so they are being hit on two fronts. >> the organization that did the study is a lib era l crew. they are calling for more structure projects and money to boost the recovery. >> facebook may be launching a new tool to make it easier fortissers to target users. the service is expected to be available to brands next week. >> facebook stock fell to a new low today as wall street turned more negative on the company, facebook shares closed down $1.03. a research firm slashed its price for stock from $25 a share to 15 to reflect lower peculiar takes. >> students in san jose now more than two weeks in to the new school year and we explain why going back to school was a reason to celebrate today for one group in particular. >> reporter: cheerful sons as a huge crowd celebrated. i want to say thank you to all the worker that helped the school. . >> she was so scared in july. watching her school go up in flames. two 16-year-old's set the school on fire. . >> due to construction, it's just wonderful to be here today. >> rep
. >> they are facing not just a jobs deficit but a good jobs deficit and so they are being hit on two fronts. >> the organization that did the study is a lib era l crew. they are calling for more structure projects and money to boost the recovery. >> facebook may be launching a new tool to make it easier fortissers to target users. the service is expected to be available to brands next week. >> facebook stock fell to a new low today as wall street turned more negative on...
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but we already know at least one way the governor plans to deal with the deficit. >> reporter: you know, you see this kind of thing in a lot of communities. parents say they already pitch in a lot of their own money to education. and tonight, the governor warned of more cuts to education, and public safety, if voters don't approve those tax hikes in november. >> i'm governor jerry brown -- >> reporter: about a minute into this video, he announced the bad news. >> we're facing a $16 billion hole, not the $9 billion we thought in january. >> i'm not surprised. it's bad. it's our future that they're compromising. >> reporter: tracy joyce has two daughters in school in contra costa and isn't happy to hear education is back on the chopping block. >> i'm sorry. it's just sad. i work hard, and i pay my taxes, and i want to get a good education, and we're trying to get the kids in college. >> reporter: governor brown says the growing budget hole is due in part to a slower than expected economic recovery. >> we can't fill a hole of this magnitude with cuts alone, without doing severe damage to o
but we already know at least one way the governor plans to deal with the deficit. >> reporter: you know, you see this kind of thing in a lot of communities. parents say they already pitch in a lot of their own money to education. and tonight, the governor warned of more cuts to education, and public safety, if voters don't approve those tax hikes in november. >> i'm governor jerry brown -- >> reporter: about a minute into this video, he announced the bad news. >> we're...
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the 7.3 billion budget spans the 2012 through 2014 fiscal years and closes deficits to the city's general fund. the mayor called the budget a responsible one. >> a budget that will cause our police and fire departments to add, when so many of the rank is retiring, and to keep our city safe. >> the mayor said the budget also invests in the city's neighborhoods, small businesses and schools. the board of supervisors unanimously approved that budget yesterday. >>> an effort to settle a lawsuit filed against the high- speed rail authority has failed. the agency was sued over aspects of the environmental impact report. the attorney representing those cities told ktvu a settlement wasn't reached and no further negotiations will be made. instead, the lawsuit is back on the litigation track. >>> the leading national retailer is being accused of discriminating against people in wheelchairs. today a class-action lawsuit was filed against wal-mart by two bay area women who have mobility disabilities. they say that wal-mart keeps its atm machines out of the reach of people in wheelchairs or those who
the 7.3 billion budget spans the 2012 through 2014 fiscal years and closes deficits to the city's general fund. the mayor called the budget a responsible one. >> a budget that will cause our police and fire departments to add, when so many of the rank is retiring, and to keep our city safe. >> the mayor said the budget also invests in the city's neighborhoods, small businesses and schools. the board of supervisors unanimously approved that budget yesterday. >>> an effort to...
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a 5-3 deficit turns into a win. after the game he gets doused and happy ending to the road trip. 4 wins, 3 losses. that is the sporting life for right now. >> how about that for andrew luck. great. >>> tomorrow night doyle drive shuts down and right now on www.ktvu.com we have a guide to help you through the weekend closure. >> click on the doyle drive tab for details and information about the detours and we will update the story tomorrow and through the weekend. thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news.
a 5-3 deficit turns into a win. after the game he gets doused and happy ending to the road trip. 4 wins, 3 losses. that is the sporting life for right now. >> how about that for andrew luck. great. >>> tomorrow night doyle drive shuts down and right now on www.ktvu.com we have a guide to help you through the weekend closure. >> click on the doyle drive tab for details and information about the detours and we will update the story tomorrow and through the weekend. thank you...
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the a's come back from a 4-run deficit. it only took them one more inning to put it away. put it over the right field fence, the 3-run homer is number 21 on the year for moss. the 14th walk off win for the a's this year with the 7-4 win the a's trail the rangers by 2- 1/2 games in the west. oakland's number to beat three. players can probably smell the finish line but know they can't take their foot off the gas. >> there's the emotional part but i think once you get out there in the game, obviously if you're not 100% focused you start to realize you're getting beat a lot. teams get beat. >> that's not what we focus on. we focus on playing one game at a time. every game out there is the biggest game of the year. >> that's what's great about baseball. any time you're in the line up, any time you're on the mound you have a chance to make a name for yourself. and it's all about going out there every day and
the a's come back from a 4-run deficit. it only took them one more inning to put it away. put it over the right field fence, the 3-run homer is number 21 on the year for moss. the 14th walk off win for the a's this year with the 7-4 win the a's trail the rangers by 2- 1/2 games in the west. oakland's number to beat three. players can probably smell the finish line but know they can't take their foot off the gas. >> there's the emotional part but i think once you get out there in the game,...
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. >> reporter: republicans say their strategy is to run economic issues that taxes and budget deficits will be the key to victory in november. rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. >> the mother of a young marine spoke out today about her son. 7 marines were killed in a midair collision. they were there on a training mission. one was 33-year-old sergeant jeffrey avery everett of fresno. his mother says her husband believes hedied following his passion. >> she said i'm really sad. i hurt. but i can't be mad, i can't be angry about it because he was doing what he loved to do. and it was. he loved to fly. >> everett's mother says he left a job as a youth pastor in fresno to join the marines after the september 11th terrorist attacks. it could take weeks to determine the cause of the crash. >> a push to get iraq to buy more american rice. 12 representatives from states sent a letter to the iraqi government asking it to resume buying american rice. they have been buying cheaper gas from india. >> a palo alto lawmaker introduces a bill to expand distribution of unused prescription drugs. state sena
. >> reporter: republicans say their strategy is to run economic issues that taxes and budget deficits will be the key to victory in november. rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. >> the mother of a young marine spoke out today about her son. 7 marines were killed in a midair collision. they were there on a training mission. one was 33-year-old sergeant jeffrey avery everett of fresno. his mother says her husband believes hedied following his passion. >> she said i'm really sad. i...
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he went online and estimated the deficit had ballooned to $16 billion. but now the state's legislative analysts projects california could be in a $17 billion hole. however, both the analysts and the governor expect the state's economy to improve by the end of the year, perhaps an indication is california's unemployment rate. it dipped to 10.9% last month. that was down just a bit from 11% in march. according to new data, the state added about 20,000 jobs in april. however, california remains well above the national unemployment rate of 8.1%. the golden state has the third highest unemployment rate in the u.s. trailing only nevada and rhode island. right here in the bay area, the jobless numbers vary from county to county. take a look at the map right leer on the screen. marin county has the lowest rate at 6.4%. counties with the highest rates, solano at 10.2%, contra costa at 9.1 and alameda at 8.9%. >>> uncle sam is helping out young people looking for a summer job. the federal government is announcing 20,000 new youth jobs. they involve building trails
he went online and estimated the deficit had ballooned to $16 billion. but now the state's legislative analysts projects california could be in a $17 billion hole. however, both the analysts and the governor expect the state's economy to improve by the end of the year, perhaps an indication is california's unemployment rate. it dipped to 10.9% last month. that was down just a bit from 11% in march. according to new data, the state added about 20,000 jobs in april. however, california remains...
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california faces a budget deficit of $16 billion. >>> governor brown is starting an investigation. the ap says only 40% of the 15 million collected so far has gone to anti terror programs. they were supposed to get 85%. and almost none has gone to pay for scholarships from children from california who lost their parents in the attacks as was supposed to happen. the rest was reportedly used to reduce the state's budget deficit or to pay for other budget items. >>> the california high speed rail process has a new boss, he's jeff morales. morales has previously worked on president obama's transition team. morales said he was honored and looked forward to working on the high speed rail project. >>> it appears more drivers acted responsibly this memorial day weekend. that is down from 119 arrests made at the same time last year. two fatal crashes were reported over the weekend the same as last year. >>> a player on the san jose saber cats who played a key role in the team's most recent win was found dead in a hotel room last night. jana katsuyama is joins us with what police are saying
california faces a budget deficit of $16 billion. >>> governor brown is starting an investigation. the ap says only 40% of the 15 million collected so far has gone to anti terror programs. they were supposed to get 85%. and almost none has gone to pay for scholarships from children from california who lost their parents in the attacks as was supposed to happen. the rest was reportedly used to reduce the state's budget deficit or to pay for other budget items. >>> the...
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deadline looming, leaders met with governor jerry brown today trying to figure out how to close the deficit of $16 billion. they are trying to avoid welfare cuts the governor proposed. it depends on voters approving a measure that would raise state taxes. >>> twitter announced it is moving into its new san francisco headquarters. officials said their new nest is ready in the mid-market neighborhood. they plan to be a good nar. twitter will occupy three floors of the market square building. coming up a big day for another giant, the unveiling by apple and the new features that are coming. >>> the governor jerry brown sex abuse trial got underway today. the penn state assistant football coach is accused of abusing 10 boys. on the stand today, one of the victims testified he gave him gifts and made me feel like i was his girlfriend. he said he feels responsible for what happened to other victims because he didn't come forward earlier. some say many witnesses are not ready to tell their story but are going forward. >> this morning the prosecution opened the door to justice and what we saw was n
deadline looming, leaders met with governor jerry brown today trying to figure out how to close the deficit of $16 billion. they are trying to avoid welfare cuts the governor proposed. it depends on voters approving a measure that would raise state taxes. >>> twitter announced it is moving into its new san francisco headquarters. officials said their new nest is ready in the mid-market neighborhood. they plan to be a good nar. twitter will occupy three floors of the market square...
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jerry brown is set to unveil his revised budget plan after announcing the state faces an even bigger deficit than predicted. brown said the budget gap will grow almost $7 billion more than expected due to weak tax revenues and slow progress in cutting budgets. the projected shortfall is now $16 billion. tomorrow in los angeles, brown is scheduled to introduce a new fiscal plan and outline how he proposes to fill that budget gap. one effort to recall oakland major gene quan appears to be fizzling out. one plan has until tomorrow to collect signatured needed. there won't be enough time to gather all the required signatures. the southbound group has until july 2nd to -- the second group has until july 2nd to collect the needed signatures. >>> despite indication that is the group had planned to leave, there had been word protesters would remove their farming equipment but instead the university says the group stayed overnight. the occupiers took over the land back on earth day and want to create a community urban farm. the project is set to begin on the land this week and the university wants th
jerry brown is set to unveil his revised budget plan after announcing the state faces an even bigger deficit than predicted. brown said the budget gap will grow almost $7 billion more than expected due to weak tax revenues and slow progress in cutting budgets. the projected shortfall is now $16 billion. tomorrow in los angeles, brown is scheduled to introduce a new fiscal plan and outline how he proposes to fill that budget gap. one effort to recall oakland major gene quan appears to be...
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. >> the state is facing a $9 billion budget deficit. the proposal would increase taxes on residents earning more than $200,000 a year. >>> high surf advisory will go into effect in an hour. here is a look at what we have seen. this shows how high the surf is. it will be in effect up and down the coast. ktvu's robert handa is live in santa cruz right now. >> reporter: we are here at twin lakes beach where we have joined a lot of beachgoers who came out to watch the big waves, watching with appreciation and fear. >> reporter: the big waves that are only just starting to crash on to the coast line are attracting big crowds. most of the people decided to view it from the beach. >> i love watching the big waves but i don't like going into the water. i don't know, the sound of it is soothing and it is exciting and beautiful. i get timid if i am swimming. >> reporter: it appears the waves will get bigger. this is video from hawaii where the pacific swell has been generating 40-foot waves. >> there is a lot of water moving up. lot of water suck
. >> the state is facing a $9 billion budget deficit. the proposal would increase taxes on residents earning more than $200,000 a year. >>> high surf advisory will go into effect in an hour. here is a look at what we have seen. this shows how high the surf is. it will be in effect up and down the coast. ktvu's robert handa is live in santa cruz right now. >> reporter: we are here at twin lakes beach where we have joined a lot of beachgoers who came out to watch the big...
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we have a fiscal cliff that's looming, we have a debt and deficit that's not sustainable. we have the economy that is in trouble. which have a population divide that in my lifetime at least the likes of which we have never seen. before this election tonight there were people on the left who absolutely believed that romney was going to destroy the country. there were people on the rights who were 100% convinced that obama is going to destroy the country. marry in, this happened because playing to the extremes is the way to unite and motivate the base. it's not the way to make this country one that can continue to exist in the way that is does now. >> we have to get away from picking fights to fixing problems. that's why i think the moment between the president and chris christy is so important. >> which absolutely infuriated much of the republican base. >> but delighted most of american because they saw a president of the united states working with someone who was his biggest critic, became his best friend because they were both facing a huge problem that needed to be fibse
we have a fiscal cliff that's looming, we have a debt and deficit that's not sustainable. we have the economy that is in trouble. which have a population divide that in my lifetime at least the likes of which we have never seen. before this election tonight there were people on the left who absolutely believed that romney was going to destroy the country. there were people on the rights who were 100% convinced that obama is going to destroy the country. marry in, this happened because playing...
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the governor's office says the budget closes a $15.7 billion deficit, but it relies on voters approving his proposed tax hikes in november, which would temporarily increase the state sales tax by a quarter cent. it would also raise income taxes on californians who make more than $250,000 a year. the governor says the budget will increase education funding by 14 percent for k-12 and community colleges if his tax plan passes. if it fails, there will be $6 billion in cuts -- and her cuts in education and social services. the budget also cuts state employee compensation costs by 5 percent for a savings of 800 million. it implements a welfare reform and other changes to health care insurance for low income children. >>> we want to give you an update. we've got one minor ruling from the supreme court. we were expecting they were expected to make two rulings today, in addition to the ruling on healthcare. the supreme court has thrown out a law making it a crime to lie about receiving military honors. there's another ruling expected about kickbacks in real estate. those two rulings expected to
the governor's office says the budget closes a $15.7 billion deficit, but it relies on voters approving his proposed tax hikes in november, which would temporarily increase the state sales tax by a quarter cent. it would also raise income taxes on californians who make more than $250,000 a year. the governor says the budget will increase education funding by 14 percent for k-12 and community colleges if his tax plan passes. if it fails, there will be $6 billion in cuts -- and her cuts in...
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unemployment insurance for 2 million americans and lays the ground work for further work on both growth and deficit reduction. >> the presidents solution of raising tax rates would still be ready for as far as the eye can see and it would hurt jobs. >> the partisan bickering has put the country on the brink of a financial crisis. >> it's the first time that i feel it's more likely that we will go over the cliff than not. and that if we allow that to happen it will be the most collosal consequential in a very long time. >> reporter: president obama is in hawaii for christmas. he says he will cut his vacation short to try to hammer out a deal with republicans. i'm andrew spencer reports. >>> fears over if fiscal cliff dampened hopes on the stock market. >>> on the heels of a public outcry, instagram has been hit with with their first civil lawsuit. the first action suit filed in criminal court friday stems from the company's proposal to change its terms of service. an instagramish user leveled claims against the company. instagram claims the complaint is without merit. >> thousands gather to celebrat
unemployment insurance for 2 million americans and lays the ground work for further work on both growth and deficit reduction. >> the presidents solution of raising tax rates would still be ready for as far as the eye can see and it would hurt jobs. >> the partisan bickering has put the country on the brink of a financial crisis. >> it's the first time that i feel it's more likely that we will go over the cliff than not. and that if we allow that to happen it will be the most...
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jobs and prosperity will rain down on everybody, deficits will magically disappear. >> mr. obama is enjoying a lead in wisconsin polls and in other swing states, but his campaign is warning organizers not to take the leads for granted and to keep voters engaged. >>> in bangladesh people were injured in protests over the antiislam video. several vehicles where were also set on fire. dozens of people were arrested. >>> in iran today was the first day of a ban prohibiting women from attending university classes in 77 different majors, those majors include accounting, counseling, engineering and physics. >>> there was no official reason given for the ban, which was approved last month. 60% of those who attend university in iran are women. >>> and in germany, revelers gathered in munich for the world's biggest beer festival, oktoberfest opened today. more than 6 million people are expected to attend that 16-day festival. >>> police in new york city say the man who jumped into a tiger enclosure yesterday at the bronx zoo told them he did it without fear. took zoo personnel about
jobs and prosperity will rain down on everybody, deficits will magically disappear. >> mr. obama is enjoying a lead in wisconsin polls and in other swing states, but his campaign is warning organizers not to take the leads for granted and to keep voters engaged. >>> in bangladesh people were injured in protests over the antiislam video. several vehicles where were also set on fire. dozens of people were arrested. >>> in iran today was the first day of a ban prohibiting...
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the rest has reportedly gone to help with the state's budget deficit. >>> two big earthquakes in less than two weeks in northern italy. where most of the people who died were when today's quake hit. >>> and back here in just 10 minutes, we have a warm up to talk about i'll show you just how warm in your neighborhood. >> still searching for justice for a family tragedy. how painful memories are driving a widow from her home. >> implementing a new plan for east bay traffic. what the change could mean for you morning commute. felicidaaaadeeeees ! with this droid 4 by motorola on verizon 4g lte, you can stay in touch on skype with your loved ones. staying connected with your family... ... in more places, on america's largest 4g lte network. that's real value ! get $100 off any motorola 4g lte smartphone, like the droid 4 now just $99.99. verizon. felicidades ! >>> italian officials say 16 people are dead and several people missing after today's earthquake. it's the second quake in less than two weeks and cameras caught the instant this one hit. the people living in these blue at the -- bl
the rest has reportedly gone to help with the state's budget deficit. >>> two big earthquakes in less than two weeks in northern italy. where most of the people who died were when today's quake hit. >>> and back here in just 10 minutes, we have a warm up to talk about i'll show you just how warm in your neighborhood. >> still searching for justice for a family tragedy. how painful memories are driving a widow from her home. >> implementing a new plan for east bay...
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. >> the white house responded that federal deficits have been caused by tax cuts. and the white house said romney wants to enact old policy that is led to the rescission in the first place. >>> two former presidents and a speaker of the house have come together to raise money for a memorial for united flight 93. former president george bush and clinton and boehner is headlining an event. the money will go toward completing a memorial that's currently in the way at shanksville, virginia. the goal is to raise $10 million during today's event. >>> breaking news now our news chopper 2 is over the scene. we understand these are people either with or supporters of the occupy the farm movement and we are told that they are actually moving back to that occupy the farm encampment site. this is that uc piece of land that protesters had been camped out planting their own crops saying they wanted to make it a community garden. but uc fought back saying this is our land, we are doing research here. there are research prompts prompt -- projects as well as millions of the dollars
. >> the white house responded that federal deficits have been caused by tax cuts. and the white house said romney wants to enact old policy that is led to the rescission in the first place. >>> two former presidents and a speaker of the house have come together to raise money for a memorial for united flight 93. former president george bush and clinton and boehner is headlining an event. the money will go toward completing a memorial that's currently in the way at shanksville,...
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he criticized the president for the nation's debt and deficit. he says president obama needs to go beyond the talk and make sure schools are getting better. he moved on to a private fund- raiser in arkansas this afternoon. a new gallup poll shows romney leading mr. obama. other polls showed the president still ahead of romney. an ap poll shows a narrow 1% margin. >>> there is now an easy way, if you want to fact-check political ads. all you have to do is download a free iphone app. here's how it works. it listens to political ads on tv and then matches the ad's audio wave against the database. it will then tell users who paid for the ad and how much was spent on the campaign as well as identify nonpartisan sources to verify the ad's claim. it's called the super pac app. >>> today a virginia man accused of shooting at the offices of a christian lobbying group, floyd was scheduled for arraignment this afternoon. authorities say he shot a guard in the arm at the family research council headquarters last week. he was volunteering at a gay community c
he criticized the president for the nation's debt and deficit. he says president obama needs to go beyond the talk and make sure schools are getting better. he moved on to a private fund- raiser in arkansas this afternoon. a new gallup poll shows romney leading mr. obama. other polls showed the president still ahead of romney. an ap poll shows a narrow 1% margin. >>> there is now an easy way, if you want to fact-check political ads. all you have to do is download a free iphone app....
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the mayor says that with a 170 million deficit, spread over a two-year budget, the labor unions must get something back. the supervisor says that the city seems more interested in helping big business. >> the big breaks they're giving to people at the same time to keep coming after the little people. >> i have often said the key to this is making sure we're an investment-friendly city. and and our investment confident is in direct measurement. >> reporter: the top city officials are scheduled for a round of pay hikes as mandated by the chatter. the mayor says he won't take a raise. >> i am going to ask others to give it back to the general fund. >> if they claim the city is in dire straits, how can they agree to take the money. >> reporter: back out here live again you can see the workers who float out to the streets of city hall. the workers are scheduled to go to a downtown location, that could tie up traffic. we'll bring you a report to let you know what is happening. for now, reporting live in san francisco, david stevenson, ktvu channel 2 action news. >>> and the founder of oaks
the mayor says that with a 170 million deficit, spread over a two-year budget, the labor unions must get something back. the supervisor says that the city seems more interested in helping big business. >> the big breaks they're giving to people at the same time to keep coming after the little people. >> i have often said the key to this is making sure we're an investment-friendly city. and and our investment confident is in direct measurement. >> reporter: the top city...
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overcoming a deficit, the warriors led much of the way in the 2nd half. they gave up 31 points in the 3rd, and 4th quarter. richard jefferson, the three there. monta ellis, lights out shooting. they were down only 2 in the final minutes, but tony parker, veteran of so many clutch performances, does it again. he had 21. the warriors are now 2-4. >>> the dreaded curse of the ducks is over. anaheim, they're the 29th ranked team in the nhl, but they own the sharks this year. the men of teal find a way to win it. down on the pond tonight. not easy though. they were down 1-0 late in the 2nd, brad winchester with the wrister there. his fourth goal of the year. we've got 1-1. just 27 seconds later, the backup line doing work. loose puck in front. he does it. 2-1 lead. 3rd period, a little pad. marlowe, nice defense, and joe thornton, the shot on goal. but joe pavelski to put it back home. the sharks take care of it in southern california. >>> the big daddy national title game less than a week away. but this bowl season has brought many an eye popper, and leading
overcoming a deficit, the warriors led much of the way in the 2nd half. they gave up 31 points in the 3rd, and 4th quarter. richard jefferson, the three there. monta ellis, lights out shooting. they were down only 2 in the final minutes, but tony parker, veteran of so many clutch performances, does it again. he had 21. the warriors are now 2-4. >>> the dreaded curse of the ducks is over. anaheim, they're the 29th ranked team in the nhl, but they own the sharks this year. the men of...
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the deal erases most of the $15.7 billion budget deficit. people on the welfare to work program will have to find jobs within two years. it also allows governor brown to furlough workers without an agreement from their unions. but the budget also depends on voters passing a temporary tax hike in november. if not, $6 billion in cuts take effect on january 1. >>> uc administrators said they will not take a budget cut. the regents were expected to raise tuition 6%. however, administrators say if the tax hikes don't pass in november, it is very likely that student tuition will go up. >>> only on 2 tonight, exclusive video in the search for the shooter who opened fire on a teenager today in the east bay community of ashland. news chopper 2 was over the scene as police surrounded an apartment building looking fire their suspect. heather holmes is live now in alameda county with the surveillance video deputies are using to search for the man. >> reporter: right now, officials are inside. they are reviewing the images captured by surveillance camera
the deal erases most of the $15.7 billion budget deficit. people on the welfare to work program will have to find jobs within two years. it also allows governor brown to furlough workers without an agreement from their unions. but the budget also depends on voters passing a temporary tax hike in november. if not, $6 billion in cuts take effect on january 1. >>> uc administrators said they will not take a budget cut. the regents were expected to raise tuition 6%. however, administrators...
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it includes $4 trillion in deficit reduction over ten years. as well as higher spending on transportation and education. now again the president has not walked into the room just yet. but coming up at 8:15, we will tell you the part of the president's budget that republicans already say they will fight. >>> now president obama will come back here to the bay area on thursday. he is appearing at two san francisco fundraisers. the first is a $35,000 a plate dinner for 60 guests. at the private home of a novelist. afterwards the president will appear at a larger event at the knob hill masonic center. ticket prices range from 100 to $7,500. >>> it is 8:07. a 66-year-old woman is dead after trying to help a distressed animal on a los angeles road. police say the woman pulled over late saturday night and walking toward the animal when she was hit by a car. the impact threw her into the opposite lane where she was hit again and that car dragged her for about 600 feet before speeding off. the driver of that car did not stop. >>> the bay area could take
it includes $4 trillion in deficit reduction over ten years. as well as higher spending on transportation and education. now again the president has not walked into the room just yet. but coming up at 8:15, we will tell you the part of the president's budget that republicans already say they will fight. >>> now president obama will come back here to the bay area on thursday. he is appearing at two san francisco fundraisers. the first is a $35,000 a plate dinner for 60 guests. at the...
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instead of the $9 billion budget gap, the state is now facing a $16 billion deficit and that's due to weak taxes and slow budget cuts. if voters do not approve his tax hikes in november there will have to be a new round of cuts in education, compensation and welfare. >>> they are stone have a huge i am -- they are certain to have a huge impact, alameda is having money troubles of their own. they are having less money coming in from the state capital. >>> this week's news coverage is about president barack obama and hip supporting same sex marriage. it includes the words, the first gay president and there is a halo. mitt romney's commons are coming up and -- comments and he made them during a commencement address. >> in the meantime, the president's historic announcement sparked a historic debate at several churches over the weekend. the service included songs and scriptures however it focused a sermon on the support over gay marriages but he stands behind the president and an even higher power. >> we ought to be consistent and stop cherry picking morality and let us be just as jesus w
instead of the $9 billion budget gap, the state is now facing a $16 billion deficit and that's due to weak taxes and slow budget cuts. if voters do not approve his tax hikes in november there will have to be a new round of cuts in education, compensation and welfare. >>> they are stone have a huge i am -- they are certain to have a huge impact, alameda is having money troubles of their own. they are having less money coming in from the state capital. >>> this week's news...
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republicans point out the budget projects a $1.3 billion deficit. they will try to promote his plans later this morning. we'll have live coverage. for now we are live in washington, d.c. alison burns. >>> time now 6:16. new this morning bombers targeted israeli diplomats. it happened near the same times. look at these pictures. a driver and a diplomats wife were hurt in the car blasts. security located and defused the car bomb in georgia before it went off. in the past hour israeli prime minister accused iran of the attacks. iran blamed israel for a car bomb that killed a nuclear scientist in iran last month. >>> also a trial started this morning for a suspected terrorist nicknamed the demolition man. omar appeared in court. you see him wearing a white robe and skull coat. he was captured last year in the same pakistani town where osama bin laden was hiding. 202 people were killed in those explosions. there was a $1 million bounty on his head. >>> they have filed a try straining order against an exboyfriend. nadya went went to a new york hotel to se
republicans point out the budget projects a $1.3 billion deficit. they will try to promote his plans later this morning. we'll have live coverage. for now we are live in washington, d.c. alison burns. >>> time now 6:16. new this morning bombers targeted israeli diplomats. it happened near the same times. look at these pictures. a driver and a diplomats wife were hurt in the car blasts. security located and defused the car bomb in georgia before it went off. in the past hour israeli...
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the a's had battled back from a 5-1 deficit, then got a gift here in the 4th. josh hamilton nonchalants the ball. it's a 6 run inning, and the a's lead 7-5, if there was any doubt, they put it away with a four run 8th, brandon moss singles with the bases loaded. three runs come home. texas falling apart in the game that would decide the division championship. for the second time in three games, the a's had a chance to celebrate on the field. today, it was to complete one of the most unlikely division championships in major league history. 12-5 the final. as the team picked by many to lose 100 games at the beginning of the year, instead wins 94. >> hope and believe. you got talent, you're in the big leagues. you got talent. you've got to believe. you know, create a winning mentality, and follow bob melvin. >>> no wild card talk by the a's. game 1 saturday in detroit at 3:00 our time. game 2, sunday, then game 3 in oakland. on tuesday everything after that is if necessary. >>> in what's been a season of memorable motes, miguel cabrera became the first triple crow
the a's had battled back from a 5-1 deficit, then got a gift here in the 4th. josh hamilton nonchalants the ball. it's a 6 run inning, and the a's lead 7-5, if there was any doubt, they put it away with a four run 8th, brandon moss singles with the bases loaded. three runs come home. texas falling apart in the game that would decide the division championship. for the second time in three games, the a's had a chance to celebrate on the field. today, it was to complete one of the most unlikely...
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it is supposed to reduce the deficit by $4 trillion. republicans will present their own plan next month. >>> democrats wrapped up their convention today in san diego. governor jerry brown addressed the party along with kamala harris and they heard from nancy pelosi. one of the main topics was the governor's proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy. that plan was supported by many democrats today. >>> protesters gathered outside to voice their opposition to the national defense authorize action authorization act. they claim the act is a abuse of power that violates civil liberties. officials are appointing people to a board who have no interest in protecting the animals. they say they appointed two members to the board who are in favor of reducing overpopulated herds by slaughtering them. they deny the charges saying they are resorting to scare tactics. they have a horse adoption program and found homes for 225,000 wild horses. >>> pet lovers are calling on lawmakers to block a proposal to cut reimbursements to animal shelters. it requires
it is supposed to reduce the deficit by $4 trillion. republicans will present their own plan next month. >>> democrats wrapped up their convention today in san diego. governor jerry brown addressed the party along with kamala harris and they heard from nancy pelosi. one of the main topics was the governor's proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy. that plan was supported by many democrats today. >>> protesters gathered outside to voice their opposition to the national defense...
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. >> last year, we were looking at a structural deficit of $20 billion. it was a real mess. >> reporter: now that's down to $5 billion, after lawmakers passed massive cuts in the last year, but republicans blocked putting new taxes on the ballot. >> so we're left with unfinished business. closing the remaining gap. again, i propose cuts in temporary taxes. neither is popular, but both must be done. >> turns out this year, he's running right around the legislature. he's going right to the voters and holding a gun to their head, saying if you don't raise tax, i'm going to cut education. >> reporter: he did not dwell on more deep cuts to come, with a sense at the capitol that the darkest budget days have passed. >> the governor's speech reflects the fact that while we haven't turned the corner completely, we can certainly see around the bend, and we can see that straight away ahead. >> reporter: in an unusual governor brown went to southern california to talk about his tax initiative. he did not talk about the consequences if that initiative fails. ken pritc
. >> last year, we were looking at a structural deficit of $20 billion. it was a real mess. >> reporter: now that's down to $5 billion, after lawmakers passed massive cuts in the last year, but republicans blocked putting new taxes on the ballot. >> so we're left with unfinished business. closing the remaining gap. again, i propose cuts in temporary taxes. neither is popular, but both must be done. >> turns out this year, he's running right around the legislature. he's...
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and we had a big deficit when i took over, 27 billion. i cut 20 billion of that. the last piece is either more cuts or this temporary revenue. i just hope most people refer our kids and our future. >> i have three kids in public schools. i'm working hard just like other parents. why does it have to come to schools. why can't this come from something else? >> prisons. you cut the prison by 40,000. to 140,000. some people say that's a problem we're facing now. medi-cal, i've cut it by billions -- i've cut it to $835. pay raise and pay for the -- pay for the ordinary park. two week for the lows two months ago. >> i'm governor of the state. >> right. >> i'm in charge of the money that comes into the state coffers. i'm cutting as much as i can. what i'm telling, i -- telling, you i cannot let any more prisoners out. number two, we have certain limits. arnold schwarzenegger made cuts in medi-cal that have not gone into effect because the federal government or advocates sue us, we're in the 9th circuit court of appeal trying to enforce arnold's cuts. it's a complex budge
and we had a big deficit when i took over, 27 billion. i cut 20 billion of that. the last piece is either more cuts or this temporary revenue. i just hope most people refer our kids and our future. >> i have three kids in public schools. i'm working hard just like other parents. why does it have to come to schools. why can't this come from something else? >> prisons. you cut the prison by 40,000. to 140,000. some people say that's a problem we're facing now. medi-cal, i've cut it by...
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that city is facing an anticipated $20 million budget deficit and could soon become the largest u.s. city to file for bankruptcy protection. malory hall reports. >> this is an important meeting in the history of stockton, a lot of things will be decided tonight reported on tonight. >> reporter: as residents pack city hall, council members are considered a plan that will drive the city through chapter nine bankruptcy. the city manager may file as early as tuesday morning. >> we appointed you and we put our faith on you, the world is watching thank god so they can see we're victim of a society that's failing us. >> reporter: dozens took the podium to object the stance. retired city employees talked about how they will be affected. >> because i was not physically able to work for the city of stockton for over 10 years in your eyes i'm undeserving of medical. or even a stipend. >> reporter: the city is facing a $15 million budget shortfall. >>> the centers for disease control announced a new pilot program today offering free anonymous hiv testing. the tests will be offered at just seven
that city is facing an anticipated $20 million budget deficit and could soon become the largest u.s. city to file for bankruptcy protection. malory hall reports. >> this is an important meeting in the history of stockton, a lot of things will be decided tonight reported on tonight. >> reporter: as residents pack city hall, council members are considered a plan that will drive the city through chapter nine bankruptcy. the city manager may file as early as tuesday morning. >> we...
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party leaders have complained the president is not doing enough to shrink the deficit. >>> on tuesday vice president biden will meet the chinese vice president at the white house. the two leaders will also meet with president barack obama and other senior administration officials. the chinese vice president will then travel to los angeles. he is expected to be the next chinese president. >>> apple has filed a u.s. patent lawsuit against samsung. the company wants a federal judge to halt sales of the samsung galaxy nexus smart phone while the case makes its way through the core. the lawsuit involves four apple patents. apple has filed other lawsuits against samsung claiming the company's products violated numerous apple patents. >>> the commerce department will release the january retail sales report tuesday. we're getting a sneak peek. analysts say sales probably increased by .8% last month, if true, that would be the biggest jump in four months. analysts say an increase in car sales is likely fueling the jump. >>> on tuesday online gaming company zenga will report its first earnings
party leaders have complained the president is not doing enough to shrink the deficit. >>> on tuesday vice president biden will meet the chinese vice president at the white house. the two leaders will also meet with president barack obama and other senior administration officials. the chinese vice president will then travel to los angeles. he is expected to be the next chinese president. >>> apple has filed a u.s. patent lawsuit against samsung. the company wants a federal...
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last year the governor called on lawmakers to put tax hikes on the ballot to close the state budget deficit. but republicans blocked that idea. now the governor is going straight to voters. >> he's asking the people of california to do something extraordinary which is in a state that is rapidly antitax to temporarily increase taxes on themselves so we can have stronger schools, safer communities, and fix the chronic budget problem. >> now after that speech the governor flies to southern california to drum up support for his tax plan. he will be speaking at los angeles city hall. then he will meet billion teachers in burbank. you can watch today's state of the state speech right here on ktvu channel 2. we'll show it to you live at 10:00 a.m.. and if you can't get to your television set, we'll be streaming it on ktvu.com as well. >>> five inches of snow could fall in the seattle area today. they are expecting the biggest snowstorm in the area in 25 years. alaska airlines has already canceled dozens of flights in and out of seattle. we'll have a live report from washington state in just about
last year the governor called on lawmakers to put tax hikes on the ballot to close the state budget deficit. but republicans blocked that idea. now the governor is going straight to voters. >> he's asking the people of california to do something extraordinary which is in a state that is rapidly antitax to temporarily increase taxes on themselves so we can have stronger schools, safer communities, and fix the chronic budget problem. >> now after that speech the governor flies to...
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last year he appealed to lawmakers to put tax hikes on the ballot to close the budget deficit. now he's going straight to the voters. some political analysts say he's making a mistake by holding the speech so early in the morning. >> i'm puzzled as to the decision. why he would do it at 10:00 in the morning as opposed to taking unfiltered prime time at 5:00 which other governors have done. >> after the address the governor will fly to southern california to drum up support for his tax plan. he will speak at the los angeles city hall and meet with teachers in burbank. don't forget you can watch the state of the state right here on ktvu channel 2. we will be showing that live at 10:00 a.m.. if you can't get to your tv. if you're at work and have the time, we'll be streaming it on our website ktvu.com. >>> we are following developing news out of contra costa county. firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in walnut creek. claudine wong just arrived on the scene to tell us what is happening now. claudine. >> reporter: we are on greenway drive. firefighters still going through
last year he appealed to lawmakers to put tax hikes on the ballot to close the budget deficit. now he's going straight to the voters. some political analysts say he's making a mistake by holding the speech so early in the morning. >> i'm puzzled as to the decision. why he would do it at 10:00 in the morning as opposed to taking unfiltered prime time at 5:00 which other governors have done. >> after the address the governor will fly to southern california to drum up support for his...
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last year he called on lawmakers to put tax hikes on the ballot to close the state budget deficit. but republicans blocked the idea. now he is going straight to voters. >> he's asking the people of california to do something extraordinary, which is in a state that's rapidly anti-tax to temporarily increase taxes on themselves so we can have stronger schools, safer communities and fix the chronic budget problem. >> after the address, the governor will fly to southern california to drum up support for his tax plan. he will speak at los angeles city hall and then meet with teachers in burbank. you can watch today's state of the state here on ktvu. we will be showing it live at 10 a.m., and if you can't get to your tv then, we'll be streaming it on ktvu.com as well. >>> we have new information for bay area travelers if you're heading to the northwest this morning. alaska airlines has cancelled dozens of early morning flights in and out of the seattle and portland airports. that's because of their worst snowstorm in more than 25 years. and we didn't just check with bay area airports. th
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most of the president's proposals have bipartisan support of the president's goal here to reduce the deficit and cut spending while still trying to stimulate the economy. increase taxes on banks and oil companies. the plan includes across the board spending caps that boosts spending on transportation projects and education to include more job training. the president will try to sell his ideas at a speech at a community college this morning while his chief of staff made the rounds on tv over the weekend saying the plan will keep the economy moving forward. >> i can't predict each month will be as good as the last few. we are certaining heading in the right direction. washington needs to get its work done. >> reporter: the president's budget does not do -- does not include enough spending cuts and will hurt businesses. we'll have more live coverage as we get more details this morning. for now we are live in washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the faa investigating a scary incident on a u.s. airways passenger jet. it happened yesterday afternoon. that jet was heading from cha
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federal reserve is laying the ground work for inflation and letting the government run up huge budget deficits. >>> get ktvu news to go now. download the ktvu app, click on the live icon and you can watch all of our newscasts live right there on your mobile device. >>> a bay area man who started an innovative anti poverty program says he is deeply honored to learn he is the winner of a mcarthur genius award. maurice lim miller started the family independence initiative back in 2001. the initiative now has several pilots around the country. miller's initiative brings community members together such as these people in san francisco to share resources and problem solve as they work toward educational, financial and professional goals. miller is set to receive $500,000 a year over the next five years. >>> president obama today announced plans to visit kern county next week to accomplish the cesar chavez national monument. the cesar chavez national monument will be in the community of keen where chavez once lived. it's also the current location of the national office for the united farmers union. t
federal reserve is laying the ground work for inflation and letting the government run up huge budget deficits. >>> get ktvu news to go now. download the ktvu app, click on the live icon and you can watch all of our newscasts live right there on your mobile device. >>> a bay area man who started an innovative anti poverty program says he is deeply honored to learn he is the winner of a mcarthur genius award. maurice lim miller started the family independence initiative back in...
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shows support for governor brown's proposal to raise taxes on high-income earners to reduce the budget deficit and raise the schools. 65% of voters surveyed said they support the measure because it would temporarily increase income tax on people who make $250,000 a year or more. among those poll, 87% of democrats support this, compared to the 38% of the republicans. >>> romney will be in the bay area today campaigning for cash. he will appear at a redwood city fund-raiser. tomorrow morning he heads to stockton. tickets for this event start around $1,000. protesters will also be there and will include groups including occupy redwood city. meantime, rick santorum will also be making a visit to the bay area. in louisiana, santorum won 49% of the vote and 150 of that state's 20 -- 10 of that state's delegates. romney won five delegates. santorum will be in the bay area for a fund-raiser thursday at a private home in alamo. tickets for that event range from $125 to $2500. >>> 7:04. starting today, the u.s. supreme court will hear three days of oral arguments mr. president obama 'healthcare law. peo
shows support for governor brown's proposal to raise taxes on high-income earners to reduce the budget deficit and raise the schools. 65% of voters surveyed said they support the measure because it would temporarily increase income tax on people who make $250,000 a year or more. among those poll, 87% of democrats support this, compared to the 38% of the republicans. >>> romney will be in the bay area today campaigning for cash. he will appear at a redwood city fund-raiser. tomorrow...
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says $450 billion it more than the federal budget deficit at that time. >>> we're learning more about the impact governor brown's proposal would have son state programs. if passed the state would no longer accept juvenile offenders starting next january. that would affect the juvenile justice system and put counties in charge. it would also eliminate nearly 3,000 jobs from california's department of corrections and rehabilitation. >> it really makes sense because the -- it's a good thing when young offenders are kept closer to the home. when you have only a small number of state facilities, that means for many of the young offenders they're moved a long way from the home. >> the elimination of state juvenile justice system could mean young offenders may wind up being prosecuted as adults. critics say it would increase juveniles' risk of reoffending. >>> a teenager deported by mistake is now home from her family and she was sent to columbia after giving immigration officials a fake name. but turner is a u.s. citizen born in dallas and has never been to columbia. now the people is askin
says $450 billion it more than the federal budget deficit at that time. >>> we're learning more about the impact governor brown's proposal would have son state programs. if passed the state would no longer accept juvenile offenders starting next january. that would affect the juvenile justice system and put counties in charge. it would also eliminate nearly 3,000 jobs from california's department of corrections and rehabilitation. >> it really makes sense because the -- it's a...
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. >>> muni will hold their meeting on how to challenge the huge deficit. the meeting gets underway at 2640 geary boulevard. the agency is considering charging for parking meters on sundays and adding new metered parking spaces all over the city. >>> it is coming up on 7:19. there are new claims the city of san francisco is not doing enough to protect murals inside coit to you bore -- cowhers last seen. they say candle were dangerously close and they are seeking to limit evebs at the tower. >>> yoda, the current title of world's ugliest dog, has died. the mixed-breed dog won the title and a huge trophy at the sonoma marin county favor last summer. the judge gave her the title, the name. oner says she will miss -- the owner says she will -- her memories will stay withler forever. >>> mark tamayo will tell us when the next storm will be rolling in and how much rain that will bring in. >>> and get a sneak peek at the renovated metroian. >>> good morning. traffic is slow getting into the morning commute. we'll tale you deal deal tell you more about the morning
. >>> muni will hold their meeting on how to challenge the huge deficit. the meeting gets underway at 2640 geary boulevard. the agency is considering charging for parking meters on sundays and adding new metered parking spaces all over the city. >>> it is coming up on 7:19. there are new claims the city of san francisco is not doing enough to protect murals inside coit to you bore -- cowhers last seen. they say candle were dangerously close and they are seeking to limit evebs...
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that's nearly double the $9 billion deficit projected in january. the governor warns of across the board cuts, and urges voters to approve tax hikes this november. >> and you're looking at time lapsed video right now of crews getting ready for the stage 1 part of the amgen tour of california. it will get under way just an hour from now, and ktvu's ally rasmus is live at the starting line in santa row is a, where 128 cyclists will soon take off. it's looking busy out there. >> reporter: it's getting a lot more crowded. the race starts an hour from now. the cyclists participates aren't here yet but their escorts are. there's a row of 40 motorcycles at the end of the street. they'll be escorts the cluster of bike racing cyclists as they head out. this is the starting line on this side of us. there are hundreds of people lined up to watch this stage 1 of the amgen tour of california. they're going through a 116 mile course. as you can see there are a lot of people who snatched up these front row seats to watch the start of the race. it should get starte
that's nearly double the $9 billion deficit projected in january. the governor warns of across the board cuts, and urges voters to approve tax hikes this november. >> and you're looking at time lapsed video right now of crews getting ready for the stage 1 part of the amgen tour of california. it will get under way just an hour from now, and ktvu's ally rasmus is live at the starting line in santa row is a, where 128 cyclists will soon take off. it's looking busy out there. >>...
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. >> i think what he said stuck to me about having to stick together and the deficit and the recession. >> but some protesters also turned out for his visit. medical mann supporters staged the biggest protest. they are upset about federal raids -- medical marijuana supporters staged the biggest protest. they are upset about the federal raids. this is air force one waiting and ready for the president's departure there at about 10:30 this morning. we understand he's headed for portland for a campaign event in the oregon convention center and he will be back on the plane and at a fund-raiser by tonight, dinnertime. so the campaigning continues. air force one waiting for the president there. i'm pam kak, let's go back to the studio. >> thank you, pam. >>> ten minutes before 9:00. analysts say a scandal could hurt governor brown's initiative to raise taxes. brown has called for an audit of more than 500 special fund in the wake of the scandal. the move comes after officials learned the parks department sat on almost $54 million in surplus fund for years. even as state park closures were ord
. >> i think what he said stuck to me about having to stick together and the deficit and the recession. >> but some protesters also turned out for his visit. medical mann supporters staged the biggest protest. they are upset about federal raids -- medical marijuana supporters staged the biggest protest. they are upset about the federal raids. this is air force one waiting and ready for the president's departure there at about 10:30 this morning. we understand he's headed for...
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republicans applauded it as a way to cut the deficit and the plan made ryan very popular with the tea party. but democrats say it cuts to medicare in the plan were way too steep. political observers say now that ryan's budget ideas are part of the romney ticket, they will emphasize ryan's plan on the campaign trail, hoping voters will find his idea unpopular. ryan didn't say anything specifically today about balancing the budget through spending cuts. he spoke in more general terms and also used a quote from his late father to criticize his opponent. >> son, you're either part of the problem or part of the solution. well, regrettably, president obama has become part of the problem and mitt romney is the solution. [ cheers & applause ] >> reporter: now, according to one national poll, a lot of voters nationwide don't really know who congressman paul ryan is. only a little more than a third of voters are familiar with him. here in alameda this morning, we got reaction from people about this vice presidential candidate. >> first impression, he seems like, you know, an intelligent candida
republicans applauded it as a way to cut the deficit and the plan made ryan very popular with the tea party. but democrats say it cuts to medicare in the plan were way too steep. political observers say now that ryan's budget ideas are part of the romney ticket, they will emphasize ryan's plan on the campaign trail, hoping voters will find his idea unpopular. ryan didn't say anything specifically today about balancing the budget through spending cuts. he spoke in more general terms and also...
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which is facing a $87 million deficit. >>> good morning to you. are you ready for another enjoyable day. that's what we have in store for you. this is a few high clouds. plenty of sunshine in for for the afternoon. >> it is 20 to 30. and here closer to the surface. >> we have wind calmer. to 10 to 15. and it is reported at fairfield. and it is a little gusty and russel the trees outside the doors this morning. calm conditions at oakland airport. where it is calm, it is cold. >> 33 degrees in santa rosa. and napa. and how it is an indicator. we point that out. time and time again. >> where again, the winds are blowing. >> 47 in livermore. >> winds are been on and off and into the morning now. >> 47 in san jose. and 52 degrees. and oakland is calm at 43. the city is holding object to 56 degrees. >> ridge of high pressure in control of the weather pattern. as i back it up a little bit. >> it is clear to see the arch there. and weaken by a little bit tomorrow. >> we have energy on the back side. bring a few scattered showers. and maybe to sierra. and
which is facing a $87 million deficit. >>> good morning to you. are you ready for another enjoyable day. that's what we have in store for you. this is a few high clouds. plenty of sunshine in for for the afternoon. >> it is 20 to 30. and here closer to the surface. >> we have wind calmer. to 10 to 15. and it is reported at fairfield. and it is a little gusty and russel the trees outside the doors this morning. calm conditions at oakland airport. where it is calm, it is...